Constitution Day

Linfield University's annual celebration

Honoring Constitution Day

Constitution Day is a federal observance commemorating the September 17, 1787 signing of the U.S. Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. Schools that receive federal funding celebrate the day by providing a variety of educational programming about the Constitution.

Constitution Day 2024

Democracy in Divided Times: How to Disagree Democratically

Tuesday, September 17th, 3:30 p.m., Jonasson Hall

Democracy is classically understood as “rule by the people,” but what becomes of democracy when “the people” do not speak with one voice or see themselves as sharing a common political community or future? What implications does the 2024 US Presidential election have for US political institutions, national and foreign policies, and individual rights and freedoms? Is there space for reducing polarization and bridging political divides?

Please join Linfield faculty from across the College of Arts and Sciences for a discussion of the perils and promise of democratic deliberation, focused on how we can engage productively and foster constructive dialogue across political divides.

Participants: Robin Barklis (Lead), Dimitri Kelly, David Sumner (Literature), Kaarina Beam (Philosophy), and Jennifer Rauch (JAMS)

Contact: Robin Barklis

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Other Resources

Interactive Constitution

Explore an interactive version of the Constitution to learn about the history and meaning from scholars.

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The Constitution of the United States en Espanõl

Read the U.S. Constitution translated into Spanish.

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U.S. Constitution History

Learn about the history of the U.S. Constitution via the National Archives.

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